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Master of Social Science in Community Mental Health Promotion at South African College of Applied Psychology (Pty) Ltd

South African College of Applied Psychology (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

A two-year NQF Level 9 master's degree (SAQA ID 101981) developing leaders who can address community mental health challenges, with emphasis on social innovation, policy development and advocacy. Intake is limited to 20 students per campus per year.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Work & Community Development  |  Duration: 2 years part-time (online)  |  Study mode: distance  |  Intake: Term 1; applications open 1 July 2026 and close 6 November 2026  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Ten modules including core modules such as Discourses and Diversity in Community Psychology, Effective Community-Based Intervention and Social Innovation, intensive modules, workshops and a mini-dissertation.

Career pathways

Suited to employment in NPOs, NGOs and corporates focused on community and social development, management and leadership and mental health promotion.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant Bachelor Honours degree (NQF 8), relevant Postgraduate Diploma or SAQA-verified equivalent in a cognate field with a GPA of 65% or above; or a portfolio of evidence of equivalent attainment. A screening and selection process applies.

ZAR 82,737 a year (2026). 2026 fee schedule, Online campus, part-time, Year 1 tuition on Payment Option 1 (annual upfront, already includes SACAP's 5% early settlement discount); total tuition across the termly plan is R87,092.00. Excludes the annual registration fee, textbooks, p Source

Applications are made online with supporting documents and proof of payment of the non-refundable application fee (the amount depends on the course); after acceptance the registration fee is paid to secure the place.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.sacap.edu.za/

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